Search Underway for Missing Plane with 10 Aboard Near Nome, Alaska

Nome, AK – A search-and-rescue operation is currently underway after a small aircraft carrying 10 people went missing near Nome, Alaska. Authorities confirmed that the plane, a Cessna 208 operated by Bering Air, was last in contact on Friday, February 7, before disappearing from radar over a remote stretch of Alaska’s rugged terrain.

According to Alaska’s News Source, the aircraft was traveling between Nome and a nearby village when communication was lost. Initial reports suggest that poor weather conditions, including snow and strong winds, may have played a role in the incident.

CNN reported that search crews, including the Alaska Air National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard, and local rescue teams, have been deployed to locate the missing aircraft. The operation has been complicated by challenging weather conditions and limited visibility in the remote area.

Authorities have not yet confirmed if the plane made an emergency landing or crashed, but USA Today noted that rescue crews are focusing their efforts on an area approximately 50 miles northwest of Nome, where the aircraft was last detected.

Bering Air, a regional airline that services Alaska’s most isolated communities, has stated that it is cooperating fully with authorities and is hopeful that the missing individuals will be found safely. Families of the passengers are awaiting updates, as officials continue their search across the harsh Alaskan landscape.

Rescue operations will continue throughout the night, with authorities urging anyone with information or sightings of the aircraft to come forward.